There are 4 ways to get from Como to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train via Zuerich Hb (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2h 39mCHF 46–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 22
4h 3mCHF 15–23Drive 235.3 km
- Drive from Como to Zurichcar 235.3 km
2h 40mCHF 38–54Train
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2h 39mCHF 68–193
Como to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 15 - SFr 24 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Switzerland is to train via Zuerich Hb which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Como S.Giovanni and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Como and Switzerland is 208 km. The road distance is 235.3 km.
The best way to get from Como to Switzerland without a car is to train via Zuerich Hb which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Como to Switzerland, including transfers.
Como to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Switzerland is to train via Zuerich Hb which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 24 and takes 4h 3m.
Como to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Switzerland is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Como to Switzerland.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai once a week. Tickets cost CHF 14–22 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–22
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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